Join us on 9 to 10 September at our Coventry Technology Centre for a focused technical event dedicated to precision grinding and advanced manufacturing for turbine blades, vanes and high-value engine components.
Created for manufacturers working across aerospace and power generation, the event will centre on the Makino G5 grinding machine and its relevance to demanding applications where profile accuracy, surface finish, repeatability and process stability are critical.
You will also have the opportunity to explore supporting EDM and machining technologies from Makino and Okuma, showing how grinding, EDM drilling and advanced machining can work together within a complete manufacturing process.
Turbine blade and vane production places significant demands on every stage of the manufacturing process. Components used in aero engines, industrial gas turbines and power generation systems often require complex geometry, challenging materials, tight tolerances and consistently high surface quality.
At Engineered for Power, we will focus on the machine technology, process knowledge and application support needed to manufacture these parts with confidence.
The event will be particularly relevant if you are involved in:
While grinding is the central focus of the event, turbine component production is rarely defined by one process alone.
Alongside the Makino G5, the event will also highlight supporting technologies from Makino and Okuma, including EDM drilling and advanced machining solutions for demanding aerospace and energy applications.
This will allow visitors to consider the wider process chain, including:
At the centre of the event will be the Makino G5, a machine designed to bring grinding and machining capability together for complex component production.
For manufacturers producing turbine blades and vanes, grinding plays a critical role in achieving the required profile accuracy, surface finish and repeatable quality. The G5 provides a strong platform for discussing how advanced grinding technology can support components where performance, reliability and process control are essential.
During the event, visitors will be able to explore how the G5 supports applications where component geometry, material behaviour and production consistency all matter.
Discover the Makino BX3, purpose-built for high-volume EDM drilling of cooling film holes in aero-engine blade and vane components. Designed to reduce cycle times and maximise productivity, the BX3 combines rapid positioning, advanced adaptive control and stable submerged machining.
See the Makino a500iR in action and discover a five-axis horizontal machining centre developed for the efficient production of complex, small to medium-sized components.
Combining twin direct-drive rotary axes with rapid linear movement, a powerful spindle and an innovative automatic pallet changer, the a500iR is designed to support high productivity, accuracy and reliable sustained operation. Its flexible configuration makes it particularly well suited to demanding aerospace applications, including the machining of complex monolithic components.
Visit the dedicated Makino a500iR page to explore its capabilities, technical specifications and available options.
The event is open to manufacturers from across the UK and Europe, with a focus on companies producing high-value turbine and engine components for aerospace and power generation applications.
It is designed for engineering teams who need practical, technically robust solutions for demanding production environments.
The event will be suitable for:
If you manufacture, develop or specify production processes for turbine blades, vanes or related high-value components, this event will give you the opportunity to review technology and speak directly with specialists who understand demanding manufacturing environments.
You will be able to see how NCMT works with customers to support more than machine selection, from application understanding and process development through to long-term service, support and production confidence.
